URBACT Good Practices

A community vision for a smart, sustainable future 

A digital fablab to equip school leavers with digital skills

Appointing community representatives amongst the residents of the target area Edgbaston Reservoir, to become permanent ambassadors, communicating with the City Council, and understanding their challenges – enabling Birmingham in this way to rebuild trust

A clear vision and a participatory approach are more important than a masterplan for urban regeneration.

Data-driven local governance aiming at improving the life of internationals

An integrated initiative to tackle migrant exclusion and homelessness 

Participation, integrated ecosystem services and biodiversity in peri-urban forest parks 

Resolving unfinished housing developments in a collaborative manner creating sustainable communities delivered by a targeted team

Fostering entrepreneurial spirit and participation of students